Harbor Hub Retreat | Walk to Tours & Dining
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Harbor Hub Retreat is a newly remodeled, boutique motel-style lodging in Auke Bay, Alaska (about a 20-minute drive from downtown Juneau). It’s positioned for easy access to Statter Harbor tours and waterfront activity, and is described as offering standout harbor views. Public rating is 5/5 based on 14 reviews.
Units & Comfort
Accommodations are modern efficiency-style units with updated interiors and elevated furnishings (including brands such as Article, West Elm, and Room & Board). Practical in-room features include air conditioning and heating (noted as uncommon in Juneau), a microwave, cable TV, and free Wi‑Fi. Blackout/sound-deadening curtains, a sound machine, and earplugs are provided due to the nearby road.
On-site & Building Conveniences
The unit is in a mixed-use building that hosts multiple restaurants, salons, a bar (at the opposite end of the building), a newly opened art gallery showcasing Alaskan artists, and a laundromat. Next door are a brewery/restaurant and a yoga studio, making it easy to build an itinerary without needing to drive. The property is smoke-free and includes free parking.
Dining Nearby
Food options begin essentially at the doorstep, including Tide + Timber Cafe (on-site/0 m) and The Salty Mariner (5 m), plus Red Spruce (56 m) nearby. Additional choices include Tony’s (396 m) and Northside Table (4.1 km).
Location & Nearby Access
The retreat is walkable to Statter Harbor for excursions, whale-watch tours, fishing charters, and kayak rentals, and it’s within a short drive (about 3 minutes) to the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal. Transit access is close, with bus stops at DeHarts and Auke Bay (290 m) and UAS at Auke Lake Way and Mendenhall Loop Road (297 m), plus additional stops within about 1.2 km. Juneau International Airport is about 5.6 km away.
Best for
This property is best for travelers who want to be steps from Auke Bay dining and close to Juneau-area excursions launching from Statter Harbor, with easy access to bus stops and the ferry terminal. It also suits guests who value a freshly remodeled, modern setup with practical basics like free Wi‑Fi, free parking, heating, and air conditioning.
Travel tips
If you’re planning tours or charters, staying here puts you within walking distance of Statter Harbor, where many summertime excursions depart. For public transit, the nearest bus stops are within about 300 meters (DeHarts and Auke Bay; and the UAS stop at Auke Lake Way/Mendenhall Loop). Note the building sits on a somewhat busy road; nighttime is typically quieter, and the unit provides blackout/sound-deadening curtains plus a sound machine and earplugs.
What guests say
Guests commonly highlight the clean, freshly remodeled feel and modern touches in the unit. The harbor setting and views are a recurring plus, along with a convenient Auke Bay location for local events and outings. Reviews also point to helpful, attentive hosting. Road proximity comes up as a consideration, though guests note it wasn’t especially disruptive in practice.
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